there for pastries for a brunch is out. I think the guy sounds either desperate or insane... So.. Can anyone suggest alternatives for authentic French pastry in the Village/Chelsea area? The guy is not getting my business any... (2 replies, last updated by waxyjax February 10, 2009)

Last week I was wandering in the Soho area and stumbled on a really good French pastry/bread cafe. It was a large place with a bigger variety than Quatidien that included Financier muffins. Now I can’t find it again. Anyone... (5 replies, last updated by rob kushen January 28, 2002)

Never been to Payard’s or France. Downtown there is a French pastry shop called Financier (3 locations). The only thing you can drink is coffee, tea, etc. . . . (16 replies, last updated by ellenost August 26, 2009)

Does anyone know of any good French pastry shops in Queens? (6 replies, last updated by Toot October 28, 2005)

Hi, I’m looking for quality French pastries, like chocolate croissants preferrably in the upper east side. Does anyone have any recs? If you know of places in other parts of manhattan, that’s fine too. Thanks! Mona (6 replies, last updated by Mona February 3, 2006)

In france these lovely pastries called Religieuse (eclair cake of the nuns) are everywhere. They’re kind of eclair-like, but stacked high, sometimes topped with profiteroles filled with crëme Saint-Honoré and a small amount... (5 replies, last updated by AdamG April 15, 2006)

When we’re in Paris, my wife becomes entrancee by a particular French pastry, the religieuse. It’s sorta like a round eclair, filled with a chocolate cream, iced with chocolate. There’s one big piece then a much... (5 replies, last updated by bernie October 12, 2004)

Hi all, I’m an LI poster who wants to taste the best French pastry the city has to offer! Heard great things about Payard Patisserie, a couple good things about City Bakery, but please tell me your opinions. Price,... (0 replies, last updated by Becca September 23, 2002)

Where can I find a reasonably priced good french pastry shop. I would love to put away some tasty french pastries with rasberry season coming on. (10 replies, last updated by Caitlin McGrath July 23, 2004)

I noticed a newish place on Lafayette, near Bleecker (right next to “Bite”). It’s Sparky’s American Food and carries a variety of hot dogs, burgers, shakes, etc all with organic meats and dairy. Anyone... (5 replies, last updated by OrganicLife January 9, 2007)

Looking for buttercream birthday cake for mom. Have never liked Magnolia, Cupcake Cafe, etc. Has anyone tried this bakery? Thank you so much. (1 reply, last updated by xavier April 4, 2004)

In the far reaches of France I used to get religieuse. They are a large ball-shaped pastry with a smaller sized orb on top. They get their name due from nuns, and if you look at one hard enough, it might resemble a nun. I usually... (4 replies, last updated by Jonathan Saw May 10, 2006)

, reading your paper and drinking your coffee and eating your delectable pastries and listening to Edith warble “La Vie en Rose,” that your tablemates are chain-smoking Gauloises. Soon you’ll feel so French that... (9 replies, last updated by Alley January 27, 2005)

You didn’t miss much. I found it to be a pretty cookie cutter French bistro. For good French cuisine in Fort Greene, I would recommend LouLou on Dekalb Avenue. (8 replies, last updated by archer March 2, 2005)

Lunch or dinner? I love Bianca, but I believe it’s dinner-only. Caffe Falai is great and also has terrific coffee/pastries, especially the cream-filled bomboloni. (9 replies, last updated by big o August 7, 2008)